Mahershala Ali almost became a preacher instead of an actor
When Mahershala Ali was growing up, he was caught between two different passions: faith and creativity. His mother was a Baptist minister an...
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Getting to Know Q: Chad Smith
From his favourite Rush song to his go-to coffee order, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith answers some very important questions in a...
Josh Hartnett fell in love with Newfoundland while making Below
Josh Hartnett became one of Hollywood’s biggest stars in his early 20s, but instead of chasing fame, he started questioning what he actually...
How menopause inspired this artist’s new exhibit
Cybèle Young has made a name for herself with her miniature paper sculptures. But in a new exhibition, Kamiphony, the Governor General’s Awa...
Olympian Tessa Virtue steps off the ice and onto the stage
Before the gold medals, three-time Olympic champion ice dancer Tessa Virtue was just a nine-year-old girl trying to decide between ballet an...
New Music: Gizmo
If you’re a fan of rock music living in the Maritimes, things are looking good. That’s because there’s a deep lineage of incredible rock ban...
Jordan Tannahill on cruising and the nature of time
Jordan Tannahill, the Giller Prize-shortlisted and Governor General's Award-winning playwright, director and novelist, has long used his wor...
Snooki’s sixth sense
Reality TV star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi of Jersey Shore fame has traded New Jersey boardwalks for ghost-hunting in Ontario. She’s the star o...
Colin James just can’t quit the blues
Juno Award-winning blues guitarist Colin James is opening up about his life and legacy in a new memoir, Playing the Changes. The book traces...
Sucks to be you, great to be back: Prozzäk’s 2nd act
Getting older can mean caring a little less about what you’re supposed to do, and a little more about what makes you happy. For Canadian mus...
You may not know her name, but you’ve definitely heard her voice
Though she may not be a household name, Darlene Love is a true musical icon. You know her voice from the timeless holiday anthem Christmas (...
J Stevens is making queer comedy for everyone
Long before they were directing television, J Stevens was convinced they were going to be the next Serena Williams. But when they picked up...
Ed Helms is heartbroken the world isn’t a nicer place
Ed Helms (The Office, The Hangover) is an actor, comedian, musician, writer and podcaster. This year, he stars in two Canadian films that pr...
Emma Pennell used to sing to trees. Now, they’re singing on Canada’s largest opera stage
Emma Pennell has come a long way as a singer. When they were a kid, the trees of Northern Ontario were their audience. Now, the two-spirit I...
Anna Lambe thought TV was superficial until she found its power
Anna Lambe almost walked away from acting before landing her starring role on North of North. She had headed to Ottawa to study internationa...
Looking for a sign to chase your dreams? Aysanabee is it
In just four years since Aysanabee left his day job to pursue music, he’s played more than 400 shows, toured all over the world and was shor...
Majid Jordan’s secret to surviving 15 years as a duo
The Canadian duo Majid Jordan is best known as one of the pillars of Toronto’s R&B sound. This past August, they released their fifth studio...
Oscar Peterson’s family offers a personal glimpse of a Canadian icon
A new box set celebrates the late Canadian jazz icon Oscar Peterson. It’s called Oscar Peterson: World Tour, and it features live concert re...
Kardinal Offishall on family, legacy and working with Idris Elba
Kardinal Offishall is back with Firestarter Vol. 2: Everyday, Sometimes — the long-awaited follow-up to one of Canadian hip-hop's most iconi...
New Music: Thunder Queens
Being a teenager comes with serious pressure to make big decisions about the future. That’s something Violet Bruneel, Lola Good, and Clara M...